Blue Cheese Bruschetta

French baguette slices are toasted with a savory spread of rich Blue Cheese, heavy cream and garlic, then covered with roasted asparagus tips, intense Blue Cheese crumbles and mounds of sweet caramelized onions.

Ingredients

Olive oil, 1/3 cup, divided

Small red onion, thinly sliced, 2 each (2 cups sliced)

Balsamic vinegar , ¼ cup

Baguette, sliced into 20 pieces on a bias, 1 each (14 oz baguette)

Garlic clove, minced , 2 each

Blue Cheese , 2/3 cup

Heavy cream, ¼ cup

Asparagus Tips, roasted , 1 cup

Blue Cheese, crumbled , ¼ cup

Cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF

In a medium sauté pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 10-15 minutes or until they begin to caramelize. Turn heat to low and add vinegar. Sauté for another 5-10 minutes or until onions are fully caramelized. Set aside.

Lay baguette slices in one layer on a sheet pan.

In a small bowl, blend ¼ cup olive oil, minced garlic, Blue Cheese, and heavy cream until smooth. Divide evenly among the baguette slices and spread to a thin layer. Bake for 7 minutes.

Remove the baguettes from the oven and top with the caramelized onions, roasted asparagus, remaining Blue Cheese, and cracked black pepper.

Yield: 10 Servings / Serving Size: 2 Pieces

Yield: 10 Servings / Serving Size: 2 Pieces

Kitchen Tips

Substitute the asparagus tips with roasted mushrooms or bacon jam to create a variety of exciting appetizers or canapés for catering.

Converting the build to Gorgonzola Cheese from Blue Cheese will deliver an intensified earthy flavor.